Summary

The Division of Abdominal Transplantation in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking an energetic and highly organized candidate to support the planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of research activities within the Center for Xenoliver Transplantation and Immunomodulation at Baylor College of Medicine. This position supports the administration of a $25M award from United Therapeutics Corporation, coordinating personnel, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and program activities across a multidisciplinary research environment. The role partners with faculty, research teams, and institutional stakeholders to ensure effective research operations and advance the Center's academic, clinical, and research priorities. 

Job Duties

• Partners with investigators and internal/external stakeholders to translate xenotransplant liver research goals into structure execution plans: facilitates collaboration across teams and monitors progress toward milestones.
• Coordinates implementation of research projects to ensure personnel, resources, timelines, and deliverables stay aligned with expectations of all stakeholders.
• Supports development and maintenance of the program's research plan and day-to-day operations.
• Provides routine updates on project milestones and priorities to Baylor College of Medicine and United Therapeutics leadership.
• Maintains budget and supports financial documentation for research projects.
• Facilitates collaboration among investigators, scientists, administrators, and external partners.
• Prepares grant progress reports, presentations, and summaries for leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Assists in grant proposal preparation and coordinates administrative components of submissions.
• Coordinates onboarding, training logistics, and documentation for any personnel hired through grant funding.
• Contributes to outreach or professional engagement activities related to the xenotransplant liver program. 
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research projects
• Experience with project management